We are looking for innovative startups with the goal to catalyze change in digital health delivery

The Breakthrough Alliance (“BTA”), a digital health research consortium, was created to accelerate a greater number of digital health innovations through the generation of exclusive, evidence-based research and insights. The BTA Research & Strategy Program (“Program”) provides research and testing to innovative technology companies worldwide as determined by the research consortium.

The Call for Applications to the Program seeks to identify health related or healthcare technology innovators that may be best suited to implement a pilot project under certain criteria as explained below and may be determined by the Program leadership including Sponsor and Administrator. Each pilot will be administered by HITLAB in a sample of appropriate target end users for a research study duration (sample size and duration shall be determined on a case-by-case basis to achieve valid, rapid verification efforts and at the sole discretion of BTA).

Specific Program goals include: 

  • Enable health or healthcare technology companies to benefit from rigorous and cost-effective methods for generating meaningful, evidence-driven data that seek to validate their concept, prototypes, or products and attract key clients and investors.
  • Expand the network of stakeholders granted access to digital health resources
  • Accelerate the growth and development of health/healthcare Innovator solutions worldwide.

Applications Closed

Accepting submissions through October 20, 2024 at 11:59pm ET.

See our Official Rules & Eligibility Requirements.

Fall 2024 Finalists

Partners

Timeline

*All deadlines are at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the respective days, unless otherwise stated. 

Benefits for selected innnovators

Our application process

Call for Applications

Rolling Review of Applications

Applications Close

Final Review & Selection

Innovators Announced

Study Design Development

Studies Implemented

Final Study Results

Previous Winners

Spring 2024

Fall 2023

Spring 2023

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Mercury

Mercury is the fintech ambitious companies use for banking* and all their financial workflows. With a powerful bank account at the center of their operations, companies can make better financial decisions and ensure every dollar spent aligns with company priorities. That’s why over 200K startups choose Mercury to confidently run all their financial operations with the precision, control, and focus they need to operate at their best.

*Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group and Evolve Bank & Trust ®️; Members FDIC. Deposit insurance covers the failure of an insured bank.

Merck Global Health Innovation

Merck Global Health Innovation Fund (MGHIF) is a growth investor partnering with innovative digital health and data science companies that facilitate and optimize biopharmaceutical operations with the goal of improving patient care.

Ballas Invest

The vanguard of European digital health transformation through strategic and visionary investment. Specialising in Seed and Early Growth. We are more than just investors; we are partners committed to redefining healthcare landscapes by supporting innovative solutions in areas of large unmet needs. Such as applied prevention, fertility, chronic disease management, neuro disease treatment, and quality aging. Our mission is woven into the fabric of our strategy, focusing on long-term impacts and immediate needs, guided by a vision that prioritises accessibility, efficiency, and groundbreaking advancements in healthcare.

Thank you for your submission to the BTA Fall 2024 Innovators Challenge!

We will reach out if we need additional information, otherwise good luck. You will receive an email from us with a confirmation and an attached pdf copy of your application. Finalists will be announced October 29, 2024. If you have any other questions please contact abowen@hitlab.org